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For people who wish they could play guitar comes Activision’s Guitar Hero video game. With the popularity of the first two in the series, there wasn’t much of a question whether or not there would be a third. Well, the details are finally starting to roll in.

Guitar Hero III will be released for the PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii, so you’ll be able to rock out no matter what gear you’ve got.

This time around, the default guitars will be none other than the Gibson Les Paul and Kramer model. In addition, players will experience an incredible number of newly added features and explosive content including a new multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, a bevy of exclusive unlockable content and authentic rock venues. Expanded online multiplayer game modes will also allow axe-shredders worldwide to compete head-to-head for true legendary rock status.

Music in GHIII will include…
Paint It Black (by The Rolling Stones)
Cherub Rock (by Smashing Pumpkins)
Sabotage (by Beastie Boys)
The Metal (by Tenacious D) Awesome!
My Name Is Jonas (by Weezer)
Knights Of Cydonia (by Muse) A personal favorite!
Rock And Roll All Nite (as made famous by Kiss)
School’s Out (as made famous by Alice Cooper)
Slow Ride (as made famous by Fog Hat)
Cult Of Personality (by Living Colour)
Barracuda (as made famous by Heart)

Activision will also include a wireless guitar controller with the game - something that fans have been asking for for ages. The exclusive Gibson guitars will include innovative features such as removable faceplates that will allow fans to later personalize their guitars and make it their own, and a new button color design that will be integrated for an even greater authentic feel and rock experience. Gibson Guitar’s Les Paul model will be the battle axe of choice, and an industry standard for all rock gods on the Xbox 360, Playstation 3 system, and Wii. After much anticipation, PlayStation 2 system fans will also be receiving a new exclusive shape as well, the classic Kramer guitar, also a Gibson brand, popularized by hard rockers and known for its body design, pickups, electronics, and construction for furious finger fretting.

Keep an eye out for this one next fall!